Chick Fil a
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Chick Fil a stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Chick Fil a's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of roasted corn (50F - Cold Holding) and blue cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding) at salad prep station. Discussed "how much is too much" for food preparation with operator, and proper cold holding for time/temperature control for safety food is 41F or below. Both items moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested less than 100ppm. Operator reset the sanitizer in three-compartments sink, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. A few certificates missing employees birthdays.
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Alto Shaam - VECTOR oven.
22-08-4
61
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 2 containers of shredded cooked chicken (prepped at 9:33am, 46-52F at 4:30pm - Ambient Cooling) more than 4 hours in reach-in cooler.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cooked chicken did not cooled to 41 F within 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 containers of shredded cooked chicken (prepped at 9:33am, 46-52F at 4:30pm - Ambient Cooling) covered, stored deeper than 6 inches in containers more than 4 hours.
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 employee drinks stored on prep table. Operator moved to employee drink holder at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind reach-in cooler at front service line.
36-73-4
61
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink with ice in front hand sink adjacent to front registers
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee sandwich stored on a container of liquid eggs inside reachin cooler on cook line Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under soda bib station Employee dry mopped location **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of ketchup and 3 containers of pickles stored on floor in dry storage area Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler Employee voluntarily discarded drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of dinner napkins stored on floor in storage area Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink Employee inverted mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of ketchup stored on floor on service line Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked white lid on flour in back kitchen on prep table adjacent to prep sink
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer adjacent to fryers on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler next to prep sink Observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not label on back kitchen on prep table adjacent to prep sink
02D-01-5
78
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set not set up with sanitizer in last bay, corrected , manager reset quaternary in last bay of sink 200 ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Several employee employees changing gloves with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small yellow cutting board with groves and no longer cleanable . Corrected, manager discarded cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at chicken breading station.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
58
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected , quaternary corrected to 300 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two employee changing gloves during inspection, corrected action , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored in walk in freezer not identified nor segregated in walk in freezer . Corrected, manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of take out food stored on floor in walk in cooler, corrected, manager placed food on shelf during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line heavy ice build up .
14-69-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. **Repeat Violation**
21-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: James Peters , manager, no certified food managers certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected manager hung mop . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a?
Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” 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 61 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 two times per year on average.
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