Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave

6299 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

American

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added”, which has been cited two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet for hose. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow at mop sink faucet splitter for hose.

29-42-4

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

33-19-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. A few pieces of grilled chicken nugget 118 F stored in hot well on cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-14-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator sent employee to dry and clean the area at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-22-4

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees at remote Kiosk station washed hands with water temped 72 F in handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

12A-19-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of sausage patty 131 F stored in hot box at cook line. Operator reheated on grill, temped 182+ F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink at remote kiosk station, temped 72 F. **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Jun 5, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at remote Kiosk area. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes to reached 100F in the only handwash sink at remote Kiosk area.

27-18-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Sugar bin lid cracked in remote Kiosk area.

14-38-4

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

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of individually wrapped drinking straws stored on floor at remote Kiosk area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands in handwash sink at front service counter with hot water Temped 98-99F.

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in handwash sinks at front service counter and in kitchen next to ice machine, temped 97-99F.

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave.

How does Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave 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 Waters Ave inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A at Waters Ave is inspected around two times per year on average.

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