Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Chick-Fil-A, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Chick-Fil-A is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Was stacked too high in reach in cooler, operator moved to walk in cooler and retemped at 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves went out back door came back in still wearing gloves to take drink of personal drink then to pick up sauce packet at front counter no gloves change or hand wash. Educated manager and he educated employee to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior door handles on reach in coolers in chicken prep area soiled. Employee cleaned areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line spiked with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line bottom shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over washed prepped cut leafy greens in walk in cooler. Employee moved strawberry's to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in chicken thawing coolers soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has buildup of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in thawing cabinet soiled interior with chicken liquid. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dish area with black mold like debris.
36-27-5
82
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with flour and debris. Employee cleaned mixer, cutting boards stained. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chicken thawing cabinet shelves soiled.
22-16-4
82
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Thawing cabinet handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has build up of ice interior.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in thawing cabinets.
22-16-4
82
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard on cookline
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reachin freezer on cookline adjacent to grill top
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on push cart
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin coolers on cookline
23-03-4
82
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in drive thru area landing on wall.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain in drive thru nozzle area soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by oil drain hose. Employee removed hose. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink next to cooking oil. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in rear drying rack area near office soiled with buildup of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer and reach in freezer on cook line has build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of biscuit oven soiled with burnt on food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
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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 Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
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 two times per year on average.
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