Chick-Fil-A

5330 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

American

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chick-Fil-A 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Chick-Fil-A was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Chick-Fil-A's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.Observed cook wash hands less than 10 seconds. Employee rewashed after education. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-17-4

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed sales of cups on floor in back office area. Manager relocated off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walkin freezer fan areas and near front by door.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed water in bottom of reachin cooler across from ice machine at kitchen entrance. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to sauce in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on a shelf near Ziploc food bags near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the food bags. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dusting cloth stored in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the cloth from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator was emailed handwashing signs. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the raw shrimp in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 6, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at drive through pickup area. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of cups and lids on floor in dry storage area. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil buildup on inside of Reachin Cooler door handles on tall units closest to fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal food pans on storage shelf above triple sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on inside of handles of Chicken Reachin Coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.

23-24-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

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

Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around one violation 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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