Chick-Fil-A of Clearwater

2516 Gulf-To-Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Chick-Fil-A of Clearwater stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Required employee training expired for some employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Clearwater restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder stored in front of handwash sink across from salad station. Manager relocated **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

31A-09-4

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer. Manager relocated **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

10-20-4

Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided. Operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

51-13-4

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dish machine in not accurate - measuring 150 F when used - inspector thermometer measuring 166 F . Reviewed with manager . Manager to order a replacement this day

16-62-1

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Lara , Chance and Mason with expired training July 2023 **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in drive thru area - manager placed batteries - dispenser working **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM certificate expired for David in March 2023

53A-03-7

Basic - Water leaking from pipe onto floor under dish machine - manager reattached pipe - and vacuumed floor **Corrected On-Site**

29-11-4

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Employees trained in 2018 , 2019 and March 11, 2020 Manager stated employees are not retrained every three years

53B-14-5

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. Manager in process of completing forms with employees

11-26-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in cooler at breading station

22-16-4

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A of Clearwater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A of Clearwater on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A of Clearwater.

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

Chick-Fil-A of Clearwater most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.

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

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

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

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