Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Chick-Fil-A stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: 1 Employee poring and putting lids on milk shake ponytail no hair restraint 1 employee pouring soft drinks and placing lids, ponytail no hair restraints 1 employee came through the kitchen, pulled refill of lemonade from cooler and refilled lemonade at front counter, no hair restraint. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed room next to dumpster area holding food equipment and utensils as well as chemicals not on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Storage was noted on plans **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: 1 Employee poring and putting lids on milk shake ponytail no hair restraint 1 employee pouring soft drinks and placing lids, ponytail no hair restraints 1 employee came through the kitchen, pulled refill of lemonade from cooler and refilled lemonade at front counter, no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dust pan, changed gloves no hand wash before starting food preparation Employee brought soiled touched raw chicken and then handles clean equipment and utensils with out washing hands **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in rear of kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed room next to dumpster area holding food equipment and utensils as well as chemicals not on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and flour removed from its original container and placed in food container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled the flour during the inspection but stated there is no label for oil.**Warning** **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at the corners of the exit door at the back of the kitchen. Discussed with manager on duty.
35B-01-4
95
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has employee agreement forms working on staff signatures.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
86
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dishwashing area - manager corrected **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near office
35B-01-4
86
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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