Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Chick-Fil-A, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Chick-Fil-A trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched hair and clothes when arriving to work. Started working with food, no hand wash. Manger stopped employee from working and had her wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken noodle soup (125F - Hot Holding at 1:51, retemp 158F at 2:40pm ); chicken tortilla soup (130F - Hot Holding at 1:51, retemp 168F at 2:40F) Manager turned temperature of steam basin up. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from chicken breading station. Manager replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at middle soda machine at front service desk. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors soiled in back kitchen area. Manager stated it comes from dishwasher.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manger got rid of ice on doors and storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
55
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pink lunch bag stored on shelf with food items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clear container on storage rack above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on exterior area around nozzles of soda machine near take out window, middle soda machine at front counter and shake machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in kitchen as well as walk in cooler.
36-64-5
Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris soiled interior to the thawing coolers.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold like materiel on the exterior of the soda fountain dispensers in the front service area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breading table screen with tape. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face then put gloves on to cook food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing. Dishwasher handles soiled equipment without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer spray bottle on shelf with single service items. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in handicap women's stall. Water does not turn on with sensor. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with single service items. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above 3 compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breading table screen with tape. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink. Discussed proper procedures with operator. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelving brackets connected to ceiling. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink at front counter **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing bread, walk outside, and come back inside without washing hands and changing gloves Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use
12A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above clean dishes in chick prep area Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water draining slow at mop sink Corrected observed employee clean and water drained in mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no label next to ice machine Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles around the mop sink.
36-17-5
86
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the freezer floor with debris on the floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing around the mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open,
33-16-4
78
Jul 6, 2022
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. Observed shake mix (46F - Cold Holding) in the left hopper of the shake machine by drive through. The hopper was filled at 6:30am. Operator shut down the machine and voluntarily discarded the mix. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy printed during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains nine 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 three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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