Chick Fil a Palm Harbor
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Chick Fil a Palm Harbor 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited four times.
Chick Fil a Palm Harbor's latest score of 47 falls below the Palm Harbor average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dry storage near managers office.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on front line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans Blocked hand sinks in ware washing area, and in kitchen. Operator moved trash cans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in rear of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on salad station.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in drying rack outside ware washing area,
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler in chicken preparation area.
29-49-6
47
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water on the floor underneath the dish machine.
29-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake mix 45F cold, See stop Sale Shredded cheese Cut tomatoes 46F cold hold Operator turned on the refrigeration unit **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake mix 45F cold hold.
01B-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to chicken prep station interior soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to shake machine chipped
14-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food preparation no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food preparation no beard guard
13-04-4
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine not entering rinse cycle. Continuously washing. Establishment to utilize 3 compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Dish machine not entering rinse cycle. 3 compartment sink to be utilized until the dish machine is working properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
16-19-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
70
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Employee touched face, took payment and scooped ice at front counter. Employee touched the neck/ sunglasses with glove on and bagged food no hand wash. Employee touched face scooped ice, poured drink no hand wash. Employee went outside touching door to deliver food returned and bagged food with no hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine not entering rinse cycle. Continuously washing. Establishment to utilize 3 compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired. **Warning**
22-49-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Dish machine not entering rinse cycle. 3 compartment sink to be utilized until the dish machine is working properly **Warning**
16-19-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
61
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken pieces 81F held on counter
03B-01-6
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 took money from customer and scooped iced and prepared drink with no hand was. Discussed proper hand washing procedures
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink containing crushed ice behind front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food prep with hair not properly restrained. Ponytails with hanging hair not effectively restrained
13-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a Palm Harbor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a Palm Harbor on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a Palm Harbor?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a Palm Harbor.
How does Chick Fil a Palm Harbor compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Chick Fil a Palm Harbor most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Chick Fil a Palm Harbor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Fil a Palm Harbor have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chick Fil a Palm Harbor means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chick Fil a Palm Harbor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a Palm Harbor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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