Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Chick-Fil-A 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 82, putting Chick-Fil-A squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect dry storage.
35A-02-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Biscuit cooler
14-33-4
82
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door near soda machine. Employee removed Ice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
95
May 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. During installation observed the bottom components of dishwasher at a tilt silver rack that blue try goes on is not hooked the bottom parts are unable to spin.
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Back door near grilled nuggets.
14-69-4
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near salad prep station.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. During inspection ran the dishwasher and after dishwasher was run water leaking onto floor pooling in front. Employee cleaned water up. Water leaking from pipes under dishwasher. Visible water leak.
29-08-4
74
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on slide door.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like debris for single door freezer gaskets next to entrance kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled with food debris at bottom of thawing cabinet.
22-16-4
86
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket spiked with food debris and mold like substance throughout reach in fridges in front of house kitchen. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on stand alone fridge near fryers and stand alone freezer near front kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice bin lid soiled near front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket with water.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on service counter near front area not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white powder not labeled near drive through service area. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple prep tables in kitchen, soda fountains with construction dust
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of food debris and lime scale in interior of dish machine
16-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup on floor walk-in freezer. At entrance next to cook line
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks still missing hand wash signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment with accumulation of construction dust
23-03-4
74
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies at front counter, 1 fly near chicken prep area. Flies killed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Hot water takes too long. Front counter hand washing sink 84 degrees Fahrenheit, checked 20 minutes later and water was 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near fryers and front line. Paperwork was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Cut at an angle by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
25-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Pipes under front hand washing sink soiled,
36-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink. Corrected by operator, mops hung up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A is inspected around three times per year on average.
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