Chick-Fil-A

8019 Citrus Park Dr #2000, Tampa, FL 33625

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no measuring device available” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Chick-Fil-A is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/FADIORA OLANRELE expired 4-11-26

53A-03-7

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up paper product from floor, then replaced gloves and back to prepared food for customers without washing hands first. Discussed proper gloves changing and handwash techniques with manager.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Irreversible thermometer malfunctioned. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 152.3-154.1F. No ware washing in dish machine at time of inspection. three-compartments sink setup with sanitizer. Manager contact dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No electric power in measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Batteries needed to be replaced. Operator found new device and figured it out how to use properly at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. The device is not working properly.

16-62-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No battery for irreversible thermometer.

16-62-1

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Provided by email.

11-26-1

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine, contact surface temperature is 142.7F, proper temperature should be 160+ F. Operator setup three compartment sink for manually wash, rinse and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-49-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran dish machine multiple times, final rinse temperatures is 152-154 F. Discussed with management about proper final rinse temperature is 180-194 F.

22-56-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

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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 Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited four 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 90 out of 100, which is higher 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 two 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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