Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.both employees put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.observed garbage on pad in dumpster area.Person in charge cleaned around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
90
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed multiple reach in cooler with gaskets soiled with dried food particles and mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on reach in cooler in back kitchen area mold like substance on chicken cooler gasket . Person in charge cleaned gaskets **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed behind fryer and on side of reach in cooler walls soiled.
36-27-5
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Oct 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on faucet splitter on mop sink.
29-38-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building. Person in charge cleaned around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
90
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in main kitchen area by fryers Handwashing sink blocked with a fryer basket. Person in charge removed fryer basket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in the Main kitchen area by Chicken Fryers. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer hood filter soiled with Grease.
23-03-4
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front service area Ice Cream Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Ice Cream Mix (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge did not know when the ice Cream mix was added. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ice Cream mix.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front service area Ice Cream Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Ice Cream Mix (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge did not know when the ice Cream mix was added. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ice Cream mix.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employees preparing food with jewelry on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen interior of cooler soiled with dried food particles on the racks on bottom of the cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Priority: High Priority
50-17-3
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen interior of cooler soiled with dried food particles on the racks on bottom of the cooler. Observed over fryers and grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Objectionable odors in Reach in cooler in back area of main kitchen of the establishment. Priority: Basic
36-64-5
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinated Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken Breast (48F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for cold hood foods. Person in charge stated it had been out of the cooler for approximately 30 Minutes. Person in charge placed both containers of chicken in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food storage containers by dish machine. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Person in charge removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza.
How does Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza 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 Cortez 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 Cortez Plaza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a Cortez Plaza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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