Chick Fil a
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chick Fil a stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow preventer installed on wrong hose bibb.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A 1/5 gallon of 2% milk (55F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at front service counter. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under ice bin at front service counter.
29-11-4
61
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect observed.
35A-02-7
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. Only 1 employee food handler training certificate available at time of inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks and no longer easy to clean at salad cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket front line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Gaskets scheduled for replacement next week at time of inspection **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter
29-42-4
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.
53B-01-5
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. Some employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cooks line in disrepair. Motion sensor does not work and water does not run at sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Front line. Manager cut tube **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks and no longer easy to clean at salad cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket front line **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of pickles stored on floor in walkin cooler Corrected -observed employee place pickles on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on cart hand les on cook line Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink Corrected observed employee hang mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor under hand sink in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelves above fryer Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above 3-compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on shelf above utensil storage Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand washing between usage, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures between glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected on site operator paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prepping then going to walk in cooler and to three compartment sink and begin to cut tomatoes never changing gloves , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper glove changing and hand washing when changing duties. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense paper towels at front employee hand wash sink . Corrected, manager replaced soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer , corrected, manager placed chicken on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at employee hand wash sink by salad prep station , corrected , manager fixed dispenser during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink by salad prep blocked by garbage can and empty oil container. Corrected employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on brownies k corrected, employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. **Repeat Violation**
21-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” 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 four 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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