Chick-Fil-A

3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chick-Fil-A has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Chick-Fil-A on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside stand up freezer next to fryers.

14-69-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added 1 handwash sink, 2 ice machines, rack with soda boxes and CO2 tank all behind 3 Coke Freestyle Machines. Inspector spoke to Plan Reviewer Montrail Harris. All items are in a covered area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: 30 day extension given per Supervisor Ashley V. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at freestyle station. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at freestyle station. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added 1 handwash sink, 2 ice machines, rack with soda boxes and CO2 tank all behind 3 Coke Freestyle Machines. Inspector spoke to Plan Reviewer Montrail Harris. All items are in a covered area. **Warning**

51-16-7

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Deja Johnson Tony Gonzalez Xavier Carrasquillo

53B-02-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket on reach in cooler separated from door frame. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-10-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Food prepared in unapproved sink. Chicken quick thawing in bucket in mop sink. Discussed with operator on proper thawing procedure. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.

08B-28-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler dripping on floor, not near food or creating sanitary nuisance. Discussed with operator.

14-11-5

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand wash sinks near fryers are turned off and waiting to be repaired. Manager has plumbers scheduled to repair sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink turned off due to running faucet. Manager turned sink back on. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand-wash sink near kitchen entrance and breading station temping at 91F.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand-wash sink near kitchen entrance low pressure. Hand wash sink near prep table low pressure once it was turned back on.

27-19-4

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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 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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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