Chicken Salad Chick

17623 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548

American

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Chicken Salad Chick appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Lutz restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed washed grapes in walk-in cooler being lined with Affex brand paper towels. Packaging did not show to be designed for direct contact with food.

14-86-1

High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed at top of splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink. Discussed with manager it needs to me moved to where black hose

29-34-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several certificates completed in 2022, and expired in 2025 but certificates were completed incorrectly with a 5 year expiration.

53B-14-5

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Ice machine exterior chute is soiled in lobby

23-01-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condensation from reachin cooler buildup on top lids. manager removed buildup. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Missing one employee employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions cucumbers over ready to eat celery walk in cooler manager removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloth observed being stored on cutting board between use. Employee properly stored wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Togo plates not covered or inverted for protection Manager on duty properly stored items **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

23-03-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining grapes in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: **Time Extended**

14-86-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Salad Chick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Salad Chick on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicken Salad Chick?

Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicken Salad Chick.

How does Chicken Salad Chick compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Chicken Salad Chick most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Chicken Salad Chick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Salad Chick have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chicken Salad Chick 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 Chicken Salad Chick inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Salad Chick is inspected around two times per year on average.

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