Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd

3678 West Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in door handle. Operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad in hand wash sink on back wall between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator removed scrub pad during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad around dumpster at time of inspection.

33-19-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food/grime on some reach in cooler handles at time of inspection. Operator had employees clean handles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter at expo window. Operator had employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change task without without washing hands before putting on gloves. Spoke with employee during inspection and they correctly washed hands before putting on gloves **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers on clean shelves.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor next to fryer in kitchen during inspection.

08B-38-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on dumpster pad during inspection

33-19-4

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed soiled water in mop bucket during inspection.

42-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid during inspection

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed mop sink faucet leaking at time of inspection. Operator states that plumber was there on Sunday to fix and was called again on Tuesday to con and repair faucet again.

29-11-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink by mop sink. Operator fixed the dispenser during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floors under ice machine and salad station. Employee mopped floor at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

36-22-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at start of inspection cook without hat/hair restraint. Cook put on hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on shake machine exterior behind shake mixer

23-03-4

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. management delegated job to employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd.

How does Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd 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 at Gandy Blvd inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a at Gandy Blvd is inspected around two times per year on average.

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