Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Chick-Fil-A stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device available.
16-62-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach bottom of thaw Cabinets.
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on fryer station are soiled. Employee cleaned handles at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
78
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soup stored in floor inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and properly stored soup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment handle. Manager removed and placed Tongs in dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryers have grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in kitchen area. Staff removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature measuring devices not used to check dishwasher.
16-33-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle is soiled with old food debris. Manager cleaned door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fry oil stored on floor on cooks line. Magnet removed and properly stored fry oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelving has buildup of old food. Bottom of reach in cooler has old chicken sitting in bottom of reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on front line. Employee cleaned out water.
29-49-6
64
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not in service, operator has technician out at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Operator states technician was out to service dish washer. Dish machine not in use at time of callback, dishwasher needs to go through startup cycle. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink towards front service area in disrepair, operator states they will have technician out later today. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on storage rack in kitchen, operator moved to dishwashing area at time of inspection to rewash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not in service, operator has technician out at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cookies on the floor , operator moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cloth in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across walk in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
58
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer next to refrigerator has old food debris stuck on side.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Thaw cabinet 1 soiled with food debris and refrigerator near fryer shelves soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” 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 100 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 four 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 three times per year on average.
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