Chick-Fil-A

519 Brandon Town Center Mall, Brandon, FL 33511

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Chick-Fil-A is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on the floor in walk in freezer, manager placed on pallet. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 observed on wall near mop sink. Employee eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 1 on wall at prep sink, operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 fly flying around back prep area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-02-7

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 observed on wall near mop sink. Employee eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Boiled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Items on rolling cart in prep area. Manager placed in reach in cooler at 10:29am. Observed in reach in cooler at expo line: Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced American Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced Colby Jack Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Prepared Salad (46F - Cold Holding). Employee removed all items to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cookline. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

10-20-4

Apr 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent dropping on corner of dry storage. Manager began cleaning and sanitizing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator currently undergoing change of ownership licensing inspection. **Warning**

50-08-7

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies on wall by ice machine and mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-02-7

Sep 5, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket

41-10-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed dry storage area with rafters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed dry storage area with rafters **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up along gaskets on reachin cooler next to mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed old food build up along gaskets on reachin cooler next to mop sink **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

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

Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A 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 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 inspected?

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

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