Chick Fil a South Dale

609 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33609

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chick Fil a South Dale has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Chick Fil a South Dale's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink at time of inspection. Operator had employee replace **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained/showing dark lines from knife cuts at time of inspection

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed vinyl apron stored on hand wash sink near ice machine at time of inspection. Operator moved apron. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in chicken coolers door handles soiled at time of inspection

23-24-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed large speaker stored on top of fryer oil at time of inspection

40-06-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on garbage pad at time of inspection. Operator cleaned pad during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets at time of inspection.

42-01-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink by triple sink. Operator refilled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance around ice cute inside ice machine during inspection

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxed soda bib on floor in storage room. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on cambro bucket on clean shelves during inspection. Operator removed label and put bucket back in dish area to rehash. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed one mop sitting on floor not set to dry. Observed one mop in mop bucket not set to dry. Operator moved both mops to hangers in mop sink area to dry during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and cardboard on ground around dumpster and recycle bins **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on food shelf **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by box on handsink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bump out storage room and walkin freezer

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet with ketchup package in it.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Corrected On-Site**

25-16-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Fil a South Dale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a South Dale on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a South Dale?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a South Dale.

How does Chick Fil a South Dale compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chick Fil a South Dale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chick Fil a South Dale's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick Fil a South Dale have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick Fil a South Dale 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 South Dale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a South Dale is inspected around two times per year on average.

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