Chick-Fil-A Airside a
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Chick-Fil-A Airside a stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited three times.
Chick-Fil-A Airside a's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rodney Stockdale, expired on 03/03/2026.
53A-03-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor at dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handles touched ice in ice bin. Operator moved handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500+ppm quaternary ammonia in sanitizer. Operator diluted with water and tested less than 400ppm. Operator will contact service tech to recalibrate dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep station - Cold Holding: sliced Coby jack cheese 48 F, sliced Tomato 51 F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container with old label in sanitizer in three-compartments sink. Operator removed label and placed to wash again. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored over soda syrup boxes by office desk. Operator moved to office desk. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By office desk. Operator chained at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
55
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in back kitchen Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with sale food in reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to fryers Employee voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cart handles Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws and Togo cup lids stored on floor in downstairs storage area Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
78
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (58 - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line. Employee placed in reachin cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 500ppm Employee discarded, replaced,and tested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor under ice machine Employee dry mopped floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 boxes of biscuit mix stored on floor in back kitchen Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not inverted at mop sink Employee hung mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken nuggets 133°, grilled chicken 132°
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Corrected, manager replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Phoned container of milk in front service line reach in cooler not date marked . Corrected , manager date marked milk at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large Co2 containers not secured by large ice machine .
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water, corrected, manager, turned water on . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer handle, corrected , manager removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without two layers of impermeable protection on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Employee with finger cot only , no secondary layer, corrected on site, employee placed glove as secondary layer . **Corrected On-Site**
11-13-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 50 lb bag of sugar with grease form leaking oil in dry storage area.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected, manager replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce not date marked at time of inspection, corrected , manager date marked lettuce during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers not chained by soda boxes , corrected , manager chained Co2 containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/food not properly segregated. 50 lb bag of sugar contaminated by leaking oil .
08B-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean pans , corrected, manager removed labels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two mop buckets stored in front if employee hand wash sink in back kitchen area, corrected, manager moved buckets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk wash in reach in cooler not labeled, corrected, manager labeled milk wash during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing over mop sink area. Corrected , manager replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter next to mixer, corrected, manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on food prep table next to mixer, corrected, manager removed back pack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handled scoop stored in sugar, corrected, manager removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Airside a last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Airside a on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Airside a?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Airside a.
How does Chick-Fil-A Airside a compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Chick-Fil-A Airside a most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Chick-Fil-A Airside a's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Airside a have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Airside a 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 Airside a inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Airside a is inspected around two times per year on average.
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