Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “live” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Zephyrhills sits at 83, putting Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Full size deep metal pans on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for cheese touching food in flip top cooler. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insects in kitchen near storage area near salad station assembly cooler and 1 live small flying insect in dining area near vase of flowers at a dining table. Operator stated they will be removing the flower from the tables and contacted pest control company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands and changing gloves. Male and Female employee pushed garbage down with gloved hands in over full trash can and then engaged in food prep. Discussed with operator and the trash was emptied. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep area. Operator states the unit isn't working. Operator went to the store to purchase hand pump soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board Operator discarded and put a new cutting board in its place. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Sink in primary area Sink in expo areas **Warning**
27-14-4
70
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish machine not functioning due to dead battery on motion sensor, repairs already scheduled **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler
14-09-4
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food and 1 live fly at drive through area. Not landing on any food **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside salad reach in cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
82
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Temped at 157.1f. Discussed not over crowding racks in machine, so spray pattern does not get encumbered. Manager removed some items from rack and re ran machine. Re temped at 159.7f **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan covers
23-03-4
78
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed the following, 4 live flies at the wet/ dry vac area 2 live flies at triple sink drain 8 live flies at the back door/towel bin area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed 1 live fly at the bun area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored together while wet- wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed wet nesting **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a employee drink stored on the work table. Manager removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board on the right side cook's line with excessive grooves on the cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed cutting boards with grooves. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster plug missing in the cardboard dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed missing drain plug. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040.
How does Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 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 Zephyrhills #4040 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Zephyrhills #4040 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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