Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
82
Score
Chick-Fil-A appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Chick-Fil-A is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler near fat-fryers. Operator placed item in freezer. Rechecked temp a. cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) 43f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in storage area. Operator discarded roach. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door near drive-thru window.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust located in front counter area.
14-33-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Screwdriver stored inside container of condiments at front counter. Operator removed item and discarded condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator placed items in cooler. a. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) b. shredded chicken (48F - Cold Holding) From reach-in cooler near fat-fryers. Operator placed items in cooler. a. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); b. sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice bucket is exposed to splash near hand wash sink by mixer. Operator removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
82
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added food storage area to dinning room. Observed chips, cookies, salad, cut fruit, wraps and brownies stored in area in dinning room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Inspector spoke to Rory in plan review and no verification of plans being submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added food storage area to dinning room. Observed chips, cookies, salad, cut fruit, wraps and brownies stored in area in dinning room.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee's engaging in food preparation and walking from the front of house to back of the house kitchen without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching cooked chicken inside reach in cooler. Employee moved tongs. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice inside Ice bins in front counter area and drive thru area. Employees moved scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
78
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
35
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding in walk-in cooler near door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain next to walk-in freezer in dry storage slow draining. Manager advised a ticket for repairs already requested. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
90
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies on to go bags in dry storage near walk-in freezer 1 live fly above walk-in freezer door 1 live fly on wall above dish machine 2 live flies on wall behind mixer - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: 2 live flies on freezer door. 10 live flies on floor under reach in freezer 1 live fly on wall in dry storage 1 live fly on box above ice machine 1 live fly on wall above 3 compartment sink 1 live fly on wall above drying rack **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer near deep fryer - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in front of mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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