Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza

241 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609

American

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza, the earliest from 2022. Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza was last inspected on Aug 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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 in bulk sugar. Operator had employee remove scoop to wash. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Operator had employee hang mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Dec 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on front line. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Employee removed fries from floor and properly stored boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle. Employee removed tongs and laced at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Shake machine - Cutting boards in kitchen

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal pans over chicken station. - Observed wet nesting on plastic food containers on clean shelves near triple sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved boxes at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Stand alone reach in cooler by back door

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage bulk sugar not labeled. Operator made new label during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose bib at mop sink with splitter and no vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Missing vacuum break at time of call back **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters out of date 8/4/2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**

29-28-4

Jan 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 dropping under bag in box, 3 under ice machine. Cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

22-45-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. 196f

22-59-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager stated water in bottle

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All coolers

23-24-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and bag in box soda

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza.

How does Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza 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 Westshore Plaza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A at Westshore Plaza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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