Chick Fil a Fsu #4720
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Chick Fil a Fsu #4720's latest score of 55 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker misplaced on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker located at faucet instead of at splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on February 1, 2026. Manager renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dolly blocking and washing sink adjacent to salad make station. Manager unblocked handwashing sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at drive-through station used for storing wet towels, and two whisks. Manager removed all items inside sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled built-up on door handles to thawing unit in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor at front line hot food station. Boxed lunches placed inside large cardboard boxes, stored on floor inside employee break room. Manager removed all food from floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the sanitizer wipes being stored on top of cooking equipment. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish washing area..
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager couldn't provide a device to measure the temperature of the dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the chicken breading area.
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the female restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the hot holding chicken holder. Manager had an employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the interior of the handles to the thawing cabinets being soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
50
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under clean food equipment shelf at ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Observed scrambled egg debris in food container after washed in dish machine. Operator put away for re wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-45-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution not free of food debris and visible soil. In three-compartments sink. Operator reset sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A few employees are not in compliance but in progress of training. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water at hand wash sink in back kitchen area next to walk in freezer for approximately 2 minutes, hot water temp read 75F
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on food prep line stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in hand wash sink on cook line. Discussed with operator about using hand wash sink for hand wash only
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on salad station have deep cut marks. Operator replacing some cutting boards at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple cases of unwashed strawberries stored on top shelf over chicken and other ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Manager arranged produce to prevent cross contamination **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained at vegetable washing station.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at vegetable washing station.
14-09-4
82
Aug 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a Fsu #4720?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a Fsu #4720.
How does Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Chick Fil a Fsu #4720's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a Fsu #4720 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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