Chick-Fil-A Bartow

475 Van Fleet Dr E, Bartow, FL 33830

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Chick-Fil-A Bartow has seven inspections in the public record. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Bartow restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the pull out reach in cooler drawer where the liquid eggs are kept. Employee cleaned the gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler next to the ice cream machine on the front counter.

23-03-4

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of hash browns on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The hash browns was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of 14 oz cups stored on the floor n3xt to the back door.

25-05-4

Jul 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach in freezer soiled with food debris on cook line

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.

14-69-4

Feb 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A Bartow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Bartow on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Bartow.

How does Chick-Fil-A Bartow compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Chick-Fil-A Bartow most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Chick-Fil-A Bartow's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Bartow 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 Bartow inspected?

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

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