Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.
Among Temple Terrace restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the thawing cabinets and walk in cooler being soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. Manager unstacked containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the thawing cabinets being soiled with food debris build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front service area.
14-33-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
78
Jan 10, 2025
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. Observed the dish machine temping at 172F. Manager ran the machine a few more times and the dish machine tempted 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish drying rack. Observed the bins used to make tea being stained. Manager began to re-clean all items. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked on the dish drying rack. Near the dish machine. Manager unstacked containers to allow it to properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several cases of fries being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee placed items six inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
67
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in women's stall. Manager replaced toilet paper. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand-washing sink located in ladies restroom. Manager replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves in hand wash sink next to mop sink. Employee removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler used for,thawing.
29-49-6
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet in ladies restroom not flushing. Manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
32-23-4
67
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Cove molding has not been repaired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Tile has not been repaired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Lid has not been replaced. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Hole has not been repaired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
82
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flies on mop sink wall. Observed 4 live flies between reach in cooler and walk in freezer on the wall. Observed 1 live fly on dish rack across from dish machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall next to ice cream machine, manager killed,fly and sanitized area. Observed 10 live flies under front left soda station near expo area. 1 live fly on wall in lobby near same register. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 1 live fly on wall 1 live roach on splenda box located on top of thaw cooler 1 live fly on cardboard box. 1 dead fly on floor next to prep table 1 live fly in open cabinet under soda machine 1 live fly on on soda machine located at front counter Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized areas . **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 fly larva on floor between reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed 1 dead fly on door beneath chicken fryer. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 1 dead fly on gasket of reach in cooler at front counter. Manager removed, cleaned an sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Cove molding has not been repaired. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Tile has not been repaired. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Lid has not been replaced. **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up around unit and accumulated ice on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Ice accumulation on floor **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Hole has not been repaired. **Time Extended**
33-12-4
58
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 fly larva on floor between reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed 1 dead fly on door beneath chicken fryer. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flies on mop sink wall. Observed 4 live flies between reach in cooler and walk in freezer on the wall. Observed 1 live fly on dish rack across from dish machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall next to ice cream machine, manager killed,fly and sanitized area. Observed 10 live flies under front left soda station near expo area. 1 live fly on wall in lobby near same register. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed reach in cooler located next to fryers with buildup debris on racks and inner door. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up around unit and accumulated ice on floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed cardboard and one bag of trash next to dumpsters **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water buildup on bottom of reach in cooler. Operator wiped up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe under soda machine draining directly on floor causing water build up. **Warning**
29-03-4
43
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 147.8), manager re ran machine and tested at 153f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Manager had mechanic come out and service machine. Dishwasher temped at 150F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager set up three compartment sink. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
86
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 2-1-22.Manager renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board at dish with excessive grooves on the cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water in between the pans stored on dish. Wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans at the dishwasher. Manager had some one remove the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace.
How does Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace 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 Temple Terrace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Temple Terrace is inspected around three times per year on average.
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