Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch

17693 Harpers Run, Lutz, FL 33558

American

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch stretching back to 2023. Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch's latest score is in line with the Lutz average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

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. sliced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep line. Manager stated the items hand been in cooler for 3 hours, operator discarded the items voluntarily **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle exterior soiled in drive through

23-03-4

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands after touched dirty dish on frontline . Manager asked her washed hands properly and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation. Manager asked him to put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Apr 30, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager touched face then put food into to go bag without washing hands

12A-25-4

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 removed bracelet with gloves hand then touched biscuit dough without washing hands, manager asked employee to remove gloves and properly wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on shelf stacked wet

24-08-4

Nov 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook chicken 125 f employee heated to 165 f **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat Mac and cheese walk in cooler . Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Nov 3, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Front line employee came in from front door and rubbed hands together for 6 seconds before returning to package food. Discussed proper hand washing with management.

12A-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand wash sink near walk in freezer Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Employee began clearing out ice during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. -4 bags of trash placed next to dumpster Employee placed trash in dumpster **Corrected On-Site**

33-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Handle of thawing unit next to breading station. Employee cleaned door handle **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Walk in cooler shelf above cooling rack full of employee food Management moved employee food to bottom rack in a labeled container **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -Dumpster lid broken off

33-15-4

Jan 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 79.

Has Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch 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 Cypress Ranch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a Cypress Ranch is inspected around two times per year on average.

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